VIDEO: KGK files bullying suit against Dysart Unified School District

Valley school ignored complaints of ongoing bullying
Sybil Hoffman investigated one valley school that turned a blind eye to ongoing bullying.  Hear from the parents and the boy who now has the scars to show for the school's refusal to take any action to protect him.

Bullying in valley school: Tonight on 3TV @ 9:45 PM

 3TV Bullying Special:
Valley school district accused of turning a blind eye on repeated bullying
9:45PM

Upcoming Presentation: The Intersection of Autism and Family Law: What the Bench and Bar Should Know

KGK's Hope Kirsch will be one of the presenters and panelists of this Maricopa County Bar Assocation sponsored CLE for attorneys and judges who have cases involving children with autism.  Thursday, November 1, 2012; 1.5 CLE credits.  

https://m360.maricopabar.org/event.aspx?eventID=60220

VIDEO: Seclusion Rooms Expose Arizona's Lack of Regulation-3TV Exclusive

 3TV Special on Seclusion in Arizona Public Schools. Sybil Hoffman reports.

http://www.azfamily.com/news/Seclusion-Rooms-Expose-Arizonas-Lack-of-Regulations-174790951.html

Tonight at 9PM: 3TV looks at restraint and seclusion in Arizona schools

In a special report, tonight, 3TV investigates what Arizona is doing -- or rather, NOT doing -- to address the dangers of restraint and seclusion in our public and charter schools.  Tonight, at 9 PM on 3TV.  Sybil Hoffman went behind the scenes, uncovering the failings of our legislature and the schools to protect our children.

The Psychic Toll Paid in a Special Needs House

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/13/your-money/the-psychic-toll-paid-in-a-special-needs-house.html

Bullies Bully teen before TV interview

They say it gets better...and it does, but there are always exceptions to the rule.

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/lookout/teen-allegedly-bullied-television-interview-bullying-140353690.html

Doctors Discuss use of Pharmaceuticals to Treat ADD

Today's New York Times story on ADD and some doctors' thoughts about drugs, is creating buzz and discussion.

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/09/health/attention-disorder-or-not-children-prescribed-pills-to-help-in-school.html?ref=todayspaper

Free Training: Positive Behavior Supports to Prevent Restraint and Seclusion in Schools

Positive Behavior Supports to Prevent Restraint and Seclusion in Schools

Free training for parents and teachers on practical information that leads to the reduction of the use of restraint and seclusion and/or removal of a student with challenging behavior from the education environment.

1)     Thursday, November 8, 2012

9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Disability Empowerment Center,

Nina Mason Pulliam Conference Center

5025 East Washington Street,

Phoenix, AZ 85034

To register online go to: http://ressecphxnov82012.eventbrite.com

To register via phone or email, please contact the Center at (602) 274-6287 (voice/TTY) 1-800-927-2260 (toll free) or e-mail kvanhorne@azdisabilitylaw.org.

2)     Friday, November 9, 2012

9:00 am-4:30 pm

Viscount Suite Hotel, 4855 East Broadway, Tucson, AZ 85711

To register online for this Tucson training, go to Eventbrite: http://ressectucnov92012.eventbrite.com

To register via phone or email, please contact the Center at (602) 274-6287 (voice/TTY) 1-800-927-2260 (toll free) or e-mail kvanhorne@azdisabilitylaw.org.

Presented by the Arizona Center for Disability Law & Institute for Human Development - Northern Arizona University. For more information, visit www.azdisabilitylaw.org, www.nau.edu/ihd and www.azdes.gov/ADDPC/Home.

Navigating the Issues of Care for Family Members with Special Needs

The New York Times' economic columnist Ron Lieber, looks at financial ways to assure the care of a special needs family member are met.

New York Times on Care for Family Members with Special Needs

New Research Study Calms Some Concerns of Parents of Austistic Children-New York Times

A new study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry says the original figure of 45% of children not being diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum under the new proposed guidelines, says that figure is closer to 10%. This study gives parents a little more comfort in knowing the system has been modified to allow more help for their children. Today's New York Times reports on the issue.

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/02/health/report-sees-less-impact-in-new-autism-definition.html?ref=us